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Cardinal HealthSr. Data Scientist, Specialty Networks Solutions
Cardinal Health is hiring a remote Sr. Data Scientist for Specialty Networks Solutions to create and manage real-world data assets and analytical offerings for biopharmaceutical clients.…
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Cardinal Health is hiring a remote Sr. Data Scientist for Specialty Networks Solutions to create and manage real-world data assets and analytical offerings for biopharmaceutical clients. This position suits experienced data professionals who possess deep expertise in healthcare data ecosystems, such as electronic health records and medical claims, and who excel at collaborating with engineering teams to produce production-grade analytical tools. Cardinal Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting an…
Job Description
Cardinal Health is hiring a remote Sr. Data Scientist for Specialty Networks Solutions to create and manage real-world data assets and analytical offerings for biopharmaceutical clients. This position suits experienced data professionals who possess deep expertise in healthcare data ecosystems, such as electronic health records and medical claims, and who excel at collaborating with engineering teams to produce production-grade analytical tools. Cardinal Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity.
Responsibilities
- Establish governed definitions for critical derived variables and implement quality control protocols across data transformations
- Maintain thorough documentation of pipelines, models, and decision logic to guarantee reproducibility and regulatory defensibility
- Partner with engineering teams to assess delivery requirements, monitor shared request queues, and close technical gaps
- Standardize common data models like OMOP and clinical registries to accelerate real-world evidence extraction
- Engage with biopharmaceutical clients during discovery sessions and build prototype dashboards to serve as engineering specifications
- Present analytical methods, findings, and strategic recommendations to both technical and executive stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated expertise utilizing complex healthcare data sources including EHR, medical and pharmacy claims, specialty pharmacy files, and lab or genomic records
- Advanced proficiency in SQL along with at least one programming or statistical language such as Python or R
- Experience operating within modern data platforms including Databricks
- Familiarity with patient identity and tokenization solutions such as Datavant
- Ability to work within EST or CST business hours
Qualifications
- 8 or more years of professional background in data science, advanced analytics, healthcare data, or real-world evidence
- Prior experience supporting biopharmaceutical clients
- Advanced degree in statistics, measurement, epidemiology, or a closely related discipline
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off plan alongside paid parental leave
- Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Access to earned wages before payday via myFlexPay
- Healthy lifestyle programs and work-life resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote and can be based anywhere within the United States, though candidates must be able to work within EST or CST business hours as needed.
What is the salary range for this job?
The anticipated salary range is $125,300 to $178,900 per year, and the position is bonus eligible.
What education or experience is needed?
The posting requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience, with a preference for 8+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, healthcare data, or real-world evidence, as well as a preferred advanced degree in statistics, measurement, epidemiology, or a related field.
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